The Turkish players celebrate a goal against Moldova in March; photo: TFFThe national team of Turkey will come to Skopje with 30 players for the upcoming friendly against Macedonia on Monday.

Turkish national team coach Fatih Terim decided to summon a large squad of 30 players for the friendly against Macedonia and the WC qualifier against Kosovo. Only 3 debutants are in the squad among of which 17-year-old goalkeeper Berke Özer. It is expected Terim to field a combined team against Macedonia as it is a friendly match. After this match Turkey will play a qualifier against Kosovo in Albania on the 11th.

Most of the players play in the domestic clubs with only 7 internationals of which 3 in Germany, 3 in Spain and one in China. Most experienced with 96 appearances is captain Arda Turan who plays for Barcelona, while top goalscorer among these is Burak Yılmaz of Chinese side Běijīng Guó'ān.